What Fish Are in Bay Lake?
Bay Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Bay Lake
Bay Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 74 feet across 2,330 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 18.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 74 ft |
| Surface Area | 2,330 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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